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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,525.72, 10,384.50 and 4,339.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,525.72, 10,384.50 and 4,339.13 is: 5,987.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,525.72 : 10,384.50 = 4,339.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,525.72/10,384.50 = 4,339.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,525.72x = 10,384.50 × 4,339.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,525.72x = 45,059,718.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,059,718.25/7,525.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,987.43

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